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Ran 3.4 km without a break today!

https://lemmy.nz/post/474512

Ran 3.4 km without a break today! - Lemmy NZ

I feel like I’ll be able to run indefinitely soon! My knees hurt though, it’s tendon or fascia pain though, not joint or muscle

Jul 19, 2023 at 8:14amWeb
Show threadyeahokayalrightthenJul 19, 2023
Congratulations! It’s a great feeling! I found entering a half marathon gave me a great incentive to keep training. Had a lot of issues with my calves from running too far and too fast though! A good training plan is a must.
Show threadstridematJul 19, 2023
Agreed re a good training plan and slowing things down until you build up some resilience.
Show threadrichdotwardJul 19, 2023
Weldone, consistency is key. Don’t overdo it and keep to your own pace. Just hit 5km myself after 2 years off.
Show threadRacerXJul 19, 2023
Great work! Pace yourself. Nothing will throw you off your progress faster than an injury. The C25K program was great for getting me up to 5K without hurting myself.
Show threadtichoJul 19, 2023

I’ll echo the others in saying don’t overdo it! Tendons and joints are the slowest to adapt to new load, and are the first to break if overstressed.

But congrats - you did good and you should feel good! :)

Show threadLord_LogjamJul 27, 2023
It’s been a few days. How has it been going since this run?
Show thread∟⊔⊤∦∣≶Jul 27, 2023

Thanks for checking in! No longer have knee pain, but I’m keeping the distance the same until I’m a little more conditioned.

Am getting some mild ankle pain though, like mild overuse or from sitting on it too much or maybe my running technique is wrong.

I’ll try to figure that one out today.

Show threadLord_LogjamJul 27, 2023
What shoes are you running in currently?
Show thread∟⊔⊤∦∣≶Jul 28, 2023

Sfida Hyper-lite, very new. Just some basic $40 shoes from Shoe Warehouse, just to get me back running again.

I’m not entirely up with the play on running shoes, but my experience in other areas suggests that there is a lot of marketing and ‘science’ that has as much credibility as the dirt I should be cleaning off the shoes.

Show threadLord_LogjamJul 28, 2023
Shoes can definitely make a difference. You don’t need to spend loads though, that’s definitely a trap you can fall into. I can’t really comment on the shoes you are using but it could be worth looking into.
Show threadoaklynAug 2, 2023

Heyy! Doing great. It is really important for new runners to experience the flow state of running once after they’ve always felt like running has to be struggle always.

✨ A great transition for A runner’s mindset. 🏃🏻

Show thread∟⊔⊤∦∣≶Aug 2, 2023
I discovered I was able to talk while I jogged and that’s definitely new so I’m getting there!